Bryant Merryman Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Mission Wealth

Emilija Ilic

AWMA™, AAMS™

Senior Wealth Advisor Associate

Lisle

"By building relationships based on trust and dependability, I am motivated to learn how to guide clients in making sound decisions during crucial life events."

Emilija Ilic is a Senior Wealth Advisor Associate at Mission Wealth based in the Lisle, Illinois, area. She assists her team of advisors in serving clients in and around the Chicagoland area.

"By building relationships based on trust and dependability, I am motivated to learn how to guide clients in making sound decisions during crucial life events."

Emilija Ilic is a Senior Wealth Advisor Associate at Mission Wealth based in the Lisle, Illinois, area. She assists her team of advisors in serving clients in and around the Chicagoland area.

Learn About Emilija Ilic

Professional Background

Emilija graduated from Wayne State University, Summa Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. She was a member of the Phi Betta Kappa Society. After graduating from Wayne State University, Emilija worked for a prominent Detroit-based personal injury law firm, ensuring clients received the best solutions for their unique financial situations. After relocating to Chicago, she applied this knowledge to servicing high-net-worth individuals, with a focus on creating customized financial plans. She joined Mission Wealth in 2024 after being drawn to the firm’s core values and comprehensive approach to servicing its’ clients.

Emilija currently holds a Series 65 license, and the AWMA™ and AAMS™ designations.

Personal Pursuits

Emilija is passionate about traveling and learning about different cultures and perspectives. Born and proudly raised in Serbia, she attributes her drive and zealous nature to her cultural upbringing. During her free time, Emilija enjoys spending time with her friends and exploring the Chicago music scene.

Community Impact

Emilija is passionate about providing underprivileged children and their families the opportunity to safe housing, education, and health resources.

As a member of the Women on a Mission group, she is part of a team of female members who offer the advice and guidance women need in this new age. Our goal is to support a future filled with strong, independent women, founded on education, positivity, and empowerment.

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About Mission Wealth

Mission Wealth is a nationally recognized Registered Investment Advisory firm (RIA) founded in 2000 known for its service model, driven by a world-class technology stack that offers financial planning, investment counsel, tax strategies, estate planning coordination, philanthropic advice, and asset protection solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Mission Wealth’s vision is to provide caring advice that empowers families to achieve their life dreams. Our founders were pioneers in the industry when they embraced the client-first principles of objective advice, comprehensive financial planning, coordination with other professional advisors, and proactive service. Mission Wealth is a fiduciary, and our holistic planning process provides clarity and confidence.